Porch posts contain full length aluminum inserts that provide structural support for a porch roof or overhang.
Patio with roof columns.
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The beams support the roof rafters or joists which in turn hold the roofing material.
Quick and easy to install.
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The smallest beams for patio covers are typically 4 by 6.
Besides holding the roof porch columns can be used to add curb appeal and enhance the overall appearance of your home.
In areas with mild climates patio roofs are generally designed for loads of 30 psf pounds per square foot.
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The main structural members of patio and deck overheads are posts or columns and beams which run from post to post or from post to ledger.
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Columns also add an elegant touch to exterior spaces.
These posts help you create an outdoor retreat with distinctive style.
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Choose from a variety of styles and colors to match or complement your existing porch railing.
Our selection of columns and column wraps consists of aluminum fiberglass vinyl wood and steel.
Minimum sizes of posts and beams are set by engineering requirements and are strictly governed by local building codes.
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Most people don t realize the potential their porch columns.
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Take some of the work out of remodeling take some of the work out of remodeling your basement by covering your existing 3 in.
Maximum rafter spans for a patio roof.
Columns can be used as structural supports while wraps are used to cover existing columns.
This wrap has pre sanded 1 2 in.
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While your beam size ultimately depends on design factors such as whether you include a covered roof structure or open lattice strips a familiarity with conventional beam spans gives you an idea of how far apart you can space your posts.
The two easiest ways to achieve appeal is by painting and or adding exterior house trim.